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April S.

April S.

$25.00 / hr

Rochester, NY

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About April

I have 25+ years experience in the medical field and have always enjoyed helping people. I've been a HHA, EMT, ICU technician, Case Manager, and Quality Improvement Investigator for a nonprofit organization (OPWDD). Mostly, I enjoy knowing that I made someone's day/life better. I am most proud of my 2 adult children..they still make me proud every day.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Bathing
  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Toileting
  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Prep
  • Groceries & Shopping
  • Transferring & Mobility
  • Exercise
  • Transportation
  • Housekeeping
  • Companionship

Job Interests

  • Full Time

Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.

Skills & Expertise

  • ALS
  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Arthritis
  • Blood Disorders
  • Cancer Recovery
  • Cardiovascular Disorders
  • COPD
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • Hearing Disorders
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Home Health Care
  • Hospice Care
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Orthopedic Care
  • Palliative Care
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Renal and Urological Disorders
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Skin Disorders
  • Stroke
  • Tracheotomy / Ventilation
  • Vision and Eye Disorders
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English
  • ASL

Experience & Education

Quality Improvement Specialist

Jun 2016 - Oct 2021
empowering people's independence
Investigated reported incidents of abuse (physical, psychological, financial), neglect, mistreatment, etc. per OPWDD guidelines. Interviewed victims, witnesses, and alleged suspect; compiled and complete comprehensive reports with recommendations for staff and administration and then submitted to NYS Justice Center. Reviewed policies and collaborated with team to ensure best practices were being performed. Taught Adult Abuse Identification and Prevention at new hire orientation. I also was a Case Manager while at EPI where I provided community resources, provider collaboration, and client centered care from a medical standpoint.
Jun 2016 - Oct 2021

Patient Care Technician

Jun 2001 - Nov 2016
strong memorial hospital
15 years experience in the Burn/Trauma ICU providing support to the medical team in various aspects. Neurological, Cardiac, Surgical, Trauma, Orthopedic, organ donation etc.
Jun 2001 - Nov 2016

Monroe County Community College

Jan 2014 - Jan 2016
Rochester, NY
Jan 2014 - Jan 2016
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